Silver Dollar City celebrates America’s Biggest Southern Gospel Picnic August 25 through September 5, 2011. The event showcases hundreds of performers, delicious southern-style feasts and, of course, all of Silver Dollar City’s thrilling rides, entertaining shows and talented craftsmen.

Purchase your discount Silver Dollar City tickets or a money-saving Silver Dollar City Package today to enjoy performances by some of the most famous names in southern gospel music, including Karen Peck & New River, Jeff & Sheri Easter, HisSong, Booth Brothers, Soul’d Out Quartet, The Harper Family, The Hoppers, The Collingsworth Family, The Isaacs and many more.

Echo Hollow Amphitheater hosts Southern Gospel Nights concerts during the event as well, scheduled nightly at 6pm (7pm on September 4 and 5). Performers include Brian Free & Assurance, Gold City, The Bowling Family, The Perrys, Triumphant Quartet and The Hoppers, among many other exciting performers. Seating in Echo Hollow Amphitheatre will begin two hours prior to show time, weather permitting.

It wouldn’t be a picnic without chicken and fixin’s served up picnic-style at Molly’s Mill, located at the City’s Square. You’ll find an old-fashioned feast featuring family favorites like southern-style fried chicken, apple-butter glazed chicken, slow smoked pulled pork, creamy mashed potatoes, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, hot rolls, and many other delicious items. Gather your family and friends, fill a plate with some succulent food and listen to the sounds of Southern Gospel music waft through the air. It’s a great way to end the summer season in Branson!